Efficient, Holistic, and Results-Oriented Dog Training in Washington DC

Experiencing behavioral issues with your dog? Our compassionate, in-home dog training in Washington DC empowers you to overcome challenges fast. 

We teach in your home, where your dog feels the most secure. Through our focused, results-driven approach, you’ll learn how to lead and communicate clearly with your dog, so you can enjoy a calmer, happier life together.

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Personalized Dog & Puppy Training

Every dog is different. That’s why we work with you to create a tailored training plan and bring our experienced trainers to your home on your schedule. Whether you’re looking for puppy training in Washington DC or help with an older dog, we’ve got you covered!

Nurturing, Dog-Friendly Approach

We don’t rely on bribes or punishment. Our proven methods are based on respect, leadership, and trust, the core values that build lasting changes and better behavior.

A Lifetime of Support

With our Gold Service, your Bark Busters Nation's Capital, Washington, DC / Maryland trainer is a single call away and ready to help at any point in your dog’s life at no additional cost.

Common Dog Behavioral Issues We Address

Our expert puppy training, dog training, and dog behavior services in Washington DC resolve the most challenging dog behavior issues including:

  • Aggression
  • Adjusting to New Home
  • Barking
  • Biting
  • Chewing
  • Destruction
  • Digging
  • Focus & Listening
  • Housebreaking
  • Improving Confidence
  • Jumping
  • Leash Pulling
  • Marking/Peeing
  • New Baby Preparation
  • Obsessiveness
  • Respecting Other Pets
  • Running Away
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Sibling Rivalry – in House Tensions/ Fights


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Meet Andy, Your Trusted Local Dog Trainer

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Home Dog Training in Washington, DC & Maryland!

Welcome. My name is Andy Pascoe, and I am a certified dog behavioral therapist and dog trainer with Bark Busters Washington DC.

If you've been struggling with training and communicating with your dog, well, I've been in your shoes. I picked up my dog Bento when he was a puppy. I knew at the time I was no expert, but I was confident that I was completely prepared. I spent my days and nights dedicating myself to reading books and researching online how to raise a puppy. I quickly learned that I was in way over my head.

I struggled in nearly every aspect of raising a puppy. I grew frustrated, tired, and nearly half of my DC apartment had been destroyed! I began to seek help, and through a mutual friend I was introduced to Bark Busters.

Since applying the Bark Busters principals, Bento and I have been able to communicate and build an incredible relationship, well beyond what I thought was possible. I was amazed and wanted to learn more, and ultimately decided to dedicate myself to helping others overcome the struggles I encountered first hand.

I became a Bark Busters trainer not only for my love of dogs, but for my love of people and helping them solve their problems. I left my successful career in Information Technology to help you and your furry companion! I now conduct in-home, private, behavioral and obedience dog training customized for you and your dog.

My training is done in your home - where your dog is most relaxed, there are less distractions, and most problems occur.

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Client Reviews

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If there was a "6 star" option, Andy with Bark Busters has been exactly that! Prior to engaging Andy, we struggled with walks (pulling and seeming aggression towards other dogs), barking & front door reactivity. To our surprise, both dogs made significant progress in only our first session, and it's just improved from there. We can now comfortably walk them without feeling like we need to turn in another direction when we see a dog and we've been able to move away from an over-reliance on treats for redirecting attention. While the investment (of both time and money) might feel like a lot upfront, we can say with absolute certainty that it's the best investment we've made in improving our relationship with our beloved pets. I hope we have the opportunity to recommend Andy to other dog owners with similar challenges :)!
Dallen R.
OR, OR
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Andy is fantastic. He really knows his stuff and is a pleasure to work with. I have two small dogs and Andy helped us a couple years ago. They regressed (due to our lack of discipline sticking to what Andy taught us) and he came back for a refresher. Very dedicated to his work!
Kim B.
Chevy Chase, MD
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I bought my first puppy. I knew that I wanted a good trainer for my puppy schnauzer I did my research and read up on Andy, After I met him and discussed my pup and the learning that the pup and me had to learn, He took his time in teaching me how to communicate with my pup, After a few examples we were picking up on getting the pup forget the pads and learn how to better releave himself in the brush. He taught me quite a bit in the first half of training, I received a lot of homework for me and the pup to work on.Meeting Andy receiving time and training from was great for me and my pup.What an experience and treat.
Larry .
Fort Washington, MD
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Andy is a great trainer, He taught me how to better communicate with my puppy, He helped me get him started on being trained for home, He discussed a few things I could do to keep the pups attention. He wrote and gave me some homework that I could work on daily with the pup. No surprises when you get Andy you’re and your pup are in for a treat. I learned so much about communication with my pup.I look forward to learning more. I’m grateful that Andy took the time to teach me.
Larry
Fort Washington, MD
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Andy was a fantastic coach and trainer. The following day after our session my dog has improved dramatically on walks, jumping up and recall. I highly recommend him for your dog training needs!
Matt P.
Washington, DC
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In one afternoon, Andy showed us how to handle our dog. He customized training to the dog and the owner. It's not one size fits all!!
Rob F.
White Plains, MD
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Andy is changed my life in one day. This is not an overstatement. He didn’t wave a magic wand :)
He listened to me and how my puppy Jack were behaving and then left us with a clear mission and the simple tools to achieve our goals. The change begins instantly. We are so grateful.
Ian S.
Washington, DC
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We were beyond impressed with our training session for our dog, Keely. In just one session, we saw a vast improvement in her ability to stay calm in her crate and separate from us. Andy helped us build the foundation for being able to leave Keely in a safe space and allow us to leave our home without worry for Keely's safety. Andy also helped us to learn how to better communicate with Keely. We also worked on leash pulling. Andy gave us a step-by-step plan to help us build on the strategies he taught us in our sessions. We couldn't be more happy with the training we've gotten with Andy/Bark Busters. We wholeheartedly would recommend them to every dog owner.
Michaela A.
Nation's Capital, Washington, DC / Maryland
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One visit from Andy was a game-changer for us and our Pitt mix, Jude. The tools and behaviors Andy shared worked immediately to deal with the issues we worried about. Jude barely barks any more and is calm with new people. Amazing change for us and for him. Thanks.
David .
Washington, DC
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Andy was great! In our first session, he was able to teach us so much about communicating with our exuberant 6 mo.-old puppy. She took to responding in the first session & we see a roadmap to her becoming the best girl she can be!
Jesse P.
Washington, DC
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Andy is great!! I tried for 3 years to train my dog. Andy taught me how to do it in less than 5 minutes! Thanks, Andy, thank you.
Chris S.
Washington, DC
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Andy has been everything you could hope for in a dog trainer. Knowledgeable, attentive, generous with his time, and results-driven while articulating techniques in a way that both you and your dog can understand. He understands the psychology behind why a dog behaves in a certain way and is able to train you as the leader on how to overcome those issues. My dog is a rescue that has anxiety related to interacting with other dogs. Andy's guidance has provided measured improvement when I didn't think that was possible after my previous underwhelming training experiences. I have already referred Andy to my family. They had a completely different set of challenges with their puppy, but have now experienced similar success after working with him. For any issues you may be having with your dog - young or old, aggression or house-training - I can't recommend Andy's services highly enough!
Jared W.
Washington, DC
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We absolutely loved Andy and truly saw same day results. Not only did we learn training tactics but the reasons behind them and how dogs communicate. It was also great to have it done in the home because he saw our dog's everyday environment. He addressed our main concerns, gave us a plan to work through and we are definitely seeing progress. We are looking forward to seeing more results! I highly recommend Andy and this training overall!
Marianna Z.
Washington, DC
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I was truly impressed with my interaction with BARK BUSTERS! Andy was extremely knowledgeable and patient. I must admit that I was expecting some rough looking HERCULES dude ?; but instead I got the "boy next door." So in my mind, I was like how in the world is this guy going to be able to control my pitbull if she so happens to get loose; but Andy had it all figured out! Initially my dog was not receptive to him at all. She was barking and growling. It was obvious that she didn't want him in "our" house. So he tried to win her trust by giving her treats, which she gladly took; but once he stopped, the growling began again! ? So at that point he asked that we place her in a different room while we discussed her behavioral history, as well as the current behavior he observed through her body language. After our discussion, we did some role playing and used a few of the techniques he gave us, and low and behold, it actually worked!!! I could NOT believe my eyes! Once we brought her up from the basement and did what he told us to do, it was if we were dealing with a completely different dog!! I honestly did NOT think that his techniques would work on the first try!! We were all pleasantly pleased!! Then the BIG TEST came when I took her for a walk, as he followed closely behind. To my surprise, for the FIRST TIME in 4 years, I was actually WALKING HER, and not the other way around! ? The few times that she slightly edged in front of me, I did what Andy told me to do, and she listened to my command and waited for ME to take the lead!!! O M G!! It literally felt so surreal because her behavior had drastically changed in less that 3hrs!! Although I know that I'm going to have to continue to implement these new techniques and boundaries, it still boggles my mind how she was able to adjust so quickly. I was thinking that it was going to at least take a month or so for us to get her to this point; but clearly I was wrong! So I would highly recommend BARK BUSTERS to anyone that wants to learn how to communicate with their dogs effectively, and not have to stress and/or panic over their destructive behaviors ever again! KUDOS TO YOU ANDY FOR DOING SUCH A PHENOMENAL JOB! I l look forward to our next session!! THANKS A MILLION!!!
Tee H.
Washington, DC
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Andy was very thorough and professional; we were able to see the value of the advice he offered to us to build an enduring and positive relationship with our puppy by following the homework for us that he left. He is a great trainer for both our puppy and us, and he accomplished a lot in the first visit.
David T.
Port Tobacco, MD
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Andy was great! In our first session, he was able to teach us so much about communicating with our exuberant 6 mo.-old puppy. She took to responding in the first session & we see a roadmap to her becoming the best girl she can be!
Jessie M.
Washington, DC
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We had a great experience with Bark Busters and highly recommend them. Really wish we would have contacted them on day 1 of getting our rescue dog Sven. Night and day with this dog after just our first session.
Bob S.
Washington, DC
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Andy was awesome for our first training session! We went over so much in the three hours and I’m already seeing a difference in my 12 week old pup after implementing his techniques all day long after. He gives specific instruction on how to achieve your goals. I can’t wait to get my pup’s training off to a stronger start than I could have ever on my own!
Brittany H.
Washington, DC
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Cannot recommend Bark Busters training enough! Our dog was a terrible leash puller. We tried multiple training methods / YouTube tutorials and could not get him to stop. However, we saw results within the first hour of working with Andy. Andy gave us a new way of thinking about training and adapted to our dog’s specific needs & motivations. Absolutely worth the investment!
Anna M.
Washington, DC
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Andy was truly AMAZING. I learned so much in our first session and saw an immediate change in my 6month mini goldendoodle! It's day 2 since our session and my pup is sleeping (without a fight) in his crate, not jumping when greeting and not begging for food. I know it will be journey, but Andy helped me set the foundation!!
Sydni W.
Washington, DC
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Andy at Bark Busters DC was great. We had an incredibly productive first session and we've already seen great results. It's also great that he can be accessed via text between sessions should any little questions arise.
Molly C.
Washington, DC
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Changed both mine and my dog's lives. My dog has seen amazing improvements in just one session, and on top of that, she looks happier too. Andy helped with aggression towards other dogs and separation anxiety. The results were so impressive that it genuinely felt like I was with a different dog. Highly, highly recommend.
Adam B.
Washington, DC
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My puppy is only 4 lbs, she is a lot of work. Since we got her during COVID, I tried training her myself. I was not seeing any consistency in her behavior. That's when I turned to Bark Busters. The staff is professional and Andy did a terrific job showing us how to get our pup's attention and communicate with her. I saw an immediate change in her behavior. I highly recommend Bark Busters and Andy.
Laurie H.
Washington, DC
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We hired Andy to help us improve our 4 yo dog’s door manners, control her barking and leash pulling. He educated with essential needs of every dogs and of the theory behind the training tools he provided. He showed us how to train her for our exact needs and made us do it and gave us constructive comments so we can do it right or better. Our first walk during the training, our dog stopped pulling immediately and seemed like a different dog! He was very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and professional. Our dog loved him right away and our dog usually do not like other people!
Glady L.
Oxon Hill, MD
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Andy was very communicative and informative. I have seen a definite change in my dogs attitude and behavior. I'm very grateful.
Charly O.
Oxon Hill, MD
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Bark Busters team is the best.They are helpful,friendly and professional.I called them asking to help us to train our little dachshund boy and they set up the training right a way. Andy was so helpful and we were surprised how he could train Cooper in the first session. Cooper was barking at the door whenever our neighbors passed by and he didn’t stop, and now after 2 weeks of training he is an adorable,calm doggie.I was so frustrated since I had to entertain him the whole day,playing with him or taking him out to distract him from barking at us, and I was so behind of my other duties.Andy helped us to find the problem and taught us how to lead Cooper.I’m so happy and grateful to have this training plan.Thank you Andy!
Elham E.
Chevy Chase, MD
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What Makes Bark Busters Washington DC Unique

Bark Busters is the worldwide leader of in-home dog training, helping over 1 million families and their dogs around the globe since 1989. We wholeheartedly believe in our methods and 30+ years of results. At Bark Busters Washington DC, we clear up the miscommunication between dogs and humans at the root of many behavioral issues by teaching everyone to speak the same language – dog!

Our nurturing, dog-friendly approach teaches you, the pet parent, the same natural communication methods that dogs understand instinctively. Our efficient, results-oriented, training program prioritizes clear communication and leadership while addressing issues in the locations they occur.

This means faster, longer-lasting solutions for you and your dog.

Dogs learn best in a familiar, safe environment, free of outside distractions and disruptions. That is why we come directly to your home, on your schedule to build an effective foundation for better behavior. We work first to build an effective foundation for better behavior. We teach you how to communicate with your dog. Dogs naturally live in families and look to their family leaders for guidance, safety, and love. Most people don't know how to appeal to a dog's natural sense of leadership or communication. We teach you how to use friendly, canine leadership and to "speak dog" using your body language, voice tones, and timing so you and your dog communicate better! You will see results. You want to see a change in your dog’s behavior, preferably sooner rather than later.

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We customize our training sessions to achieve your specific goals and meet your dog’s unique needs. When you learn to "speak dog" the Bark Busters way, you get real results – and nurture positive relationships and lasting emotional bonds with your canine family member.

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Home Dog Training

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Bark Buster trainers conduct the one-on-one training in your home, without the distraction of other dogs or the stress of being sent away for dog obedience training at a kennel. After learning in your home, our behavioral therapist and trainer will work with you as needed outside and around real distractions, once you and your dog are ready.

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Life of Dog Support Guarantee

Bark Busters Home Dog Training provides a Life of Dog Support Guarantee that is unique in the industry. It is designed to help owners resolve their dog's behavior and obedience problems and to provide customers with the satisfaction of ongoing support and peace of mind.

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